Simulator-analyzer for binary-cycle geothermal power plants: Volume 2, Final report
The objective was to develop a generic dynamic simulator/analyzer for binary-cycle geothermal power plants for use on today's personal computers. The simulator/analyzer, as developed, can be used for (1) Engineering analyses of static/dynamic performance and design trade-offs, (2) Operator training and operating procedure evaluation, and (3) Binary cycle technology demonstration. The simulator/analyzer consists of a set of ordinary non-linear differential equations that are programmed in a simulation language format and solved on an IBM-PC-AT. The equations are driven in an interactive mode by inputs from the PC keyboard and responses of plant temperatures, pressures, flows, etc., can be observed on a real-time color display that replicates a control room interface. Simulation predictions have been validated by comparisons with actual transient and steady state data taken from the Heber Binary Project, a 46.6 MWe binary-cycle demonstration power plant in operation in Southern California. The simulation is accurate to within the uncertainty of the plant's process sensors.
- Research Organization:
- ESSCOR, Solano Beach, CA (USA); Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6176733
- Report Number(s):
- EPRI-AP-5134--Vol.2; ON: TI87920522
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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